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Israeli ‘turbo cannabis’ breakthrough could reshape medical marijuana industry

Company from Kibbutz Ruhama has developed medical cannabis seeds that produce nearly 20 times more yield, making it one of just four companies worldwide to do so, led by Dr. Silit Lazare, whose mother’s cancer battle inspired the breakthrough

Ilana Curiel | 05.13.26

Health minister snuffs out plan to restrict smoked medical cannabis

Haim Katz weeds out a plan to phase out smoked cannabis within three years, saying the limits are half-baked and could burn patients

Nina Fox | 05.07.26

Israel got hooked on medical cannabis. Now it faces a hard road back

Analysis: Israel’s bid to rein in medical cannabis marks a sharp reversal after years of rapid growth, but politics, patients and a powerful market could make reform difficult

Adrian Pilot, Calcalist | 05.04.26

Israel mulls ban to smoking medical cannabis within three years

Committee says prescriptions should replace licenses, care should move to health funds and PTSD treatment needs closer oversight amid soaring use and addiction concerns

Nina Fox | 05.03.26

Israeli man arrested in raid on cannabis production plant in Thailand

Local police raided a compound in Krabi province after intelligence information about illegal activity, and seized more than 29 kilograms of cannabis extracts along with advanced production equipment; the Israeli identified himself as the business owner

03.16.26

ישראלי נעצר בגין הפעלת חוות קנאביס לא חוקית בקראבי

Israeli man arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm

Dozens of police raided the farm following an investigation that lasted more than two months; the Israeli allegedly set up a fictitious ownership structure in the company through locals; District governor: 'Many illegal activities took place there'

Itamar Eichner | 01.22.26

When weed enters a relationship, emotional symmetry and sexual desire often suffer

When only one partner uses cannabis, relationships can quietly lose balance; Emotional distance grows, roles shift and desire fades as intimacy turns into caretaking, highlighting how repeated cannabis use can strain romantic and sexual connection

Dr. Itamar Cohen | 01.14.26

Crème brûlée and candy-flavored vapes lure teens into nicotine addiction

A Hebrew University study finds 14% of adult e-cigarette users never smoked traditional cigarettes; Sweet flavors like caramel and Oreo are strongly linked to disposable vape use, raising concerns over youth targeting and long-term health risks

Tzur Gueta | 12.25.25

In gum boxes and Oreo packages: Police seize millions in drugs in central Israel apartment | Watch

Police uncover 70 kg of cannabis, hashish and hallucinogens disguised as everyday items in raid on apartment; one suspect arrested

Meir Turgeman | 11.06.25

Heading for legalization? Trump eyes cannabis reclassification across US

US president confirms his administration is reviewing a potential reclassification of cannabis, a move that could ease federal restrictions, support medical research and allow tax benefits for legal cannabis

Tzur Gueta | 08.14.25

Clinical trial finds liver damage in healthy adults taking common CBD doses, often without symptoms; researchers urge regular testing and medical oversight, especially as CBD use grows rapidly despite limited proof of benefits or long-term safety

Tzur Gueta | 07.15.25

The hidden risks of medical cannabis: What to watch for

Medical cannabis use in Israel surging, with over 140,000 licenses issued; while offering therapeutic benefits, new study warns of risks like anxiety, reduced quality of life and problematic use, underscoring need for early detection of adverse effects

Dr. Daniel Feingold, Or Gliksberg | 12.18.24

Donald Trump signals support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida

Obama administration had a policy of tolerance toward marijuana, but Trump administration's Justice Department cracked down on offenses, though most local prosecutors did not enforce federal law

Ynetnews | 09.01.24

Cannabis: Miracle for some, menace for others

Plant divides opinion as a 'miracle substance' for medical relief and a potential threat, especially to young users; while it offers benefits in severe cases, understanding its risks demands a nuanced and balanced approach

Dr. Oren Tene | 08.08.24

Toddlers hospitalized after consuming cannabis cookies

Children, aged 2-3, admitted to Rambam Health Care Campus unresponsive, one of them suffering from seizures; 'Medical cannabis products primarily intended for adults, effect of these substances on children potentially even life-threatening'

Lior El-Hai | 07.26.24